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Teen killed in Timaru crash farewelled with funeral haka

August 13, 2021

Javarney Drummond was one of five teenagers to perish in the crash after their car hit a power pole, splitting in two. (Source: Other)

The second of five funerals for the victims of a horror Timaru crash last weekend has been held Friday. 

Family and friends gathered for the emotional farewell of 15-year-old Javarney Wayne Drummond. 

Students from Mountain View Highschool, where he was a student, performed a haka as part of the ceremony. 

Colourful balloons were also released into the sky in tribute. 

Javarney Wayne Drummond, one of the five killed in a horror crash near Timaru.

Javarney Wayne Drummond, one of the five killed in a horror crash near Timaru. (Source: 1 NEWS)

His father, Stephen Drummond, told 1 NEWS it was tragic for all those affected. 

A funeral for another of the five victims will be held this weekend.

The family allowed media to film the emotional send off to farewell 15-year-old Javarney Drummond. (Source: Other)


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